Monthly Medians | NOV 2020 | YTD |
---|---|---|
South African Composite | 3.00% | 4.82% |
HedgeNews Africa Composite | 3.94% | 2.06% |
Ashton takes methodical approach in year one
“Bull markets don’t die of old age – they get murdered.” That was the takeaway message Sean Ashton recalls from a conference...
Competition heats up for 2020 Awards
Eleven months into a tumultuous year for the markets, many funds in our database have done well to contain volatility and generate...
Prime grows team and global reach
Prime Asset Managers has hired Nicky Nairn as head of operations, with Graeme Tarr joining in the UK office
Sustainable benefits from value approach
Africa-focused equity specialist Sustainable Capital says domestic and foreign allocations to African listed equities have swung to extreme lows that are unlikely...
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Ashton takes methodical approach in year one
“Bull markets don’t die of old age – they get murdered.” That was the takeaway message Sean Ashton recalls from a conference...
Optis set for re-rating of African markets
2020 has been a challenging year for investors in African equities, admits Gavin Butcher, but African equity markets are primed for a turnaround
Industry Research
Early nominations point to competitive 2020
With two months of returns still to be captured in 2020, the landscape is an extremely competitive one for the 2020 HedgeNews Africa Awards. This month’s early nomination list reflects a group of funds that have thus far protected capital and generated meaningful upside for their investors in a whipsawing environment.
Novare sees growth in hedge fund assets
Against a backdrop of volatility in both the global and domestic capital markets, the latest Novare hedge fund survey shows that after two successive years of steady decline, the industry AUM has increased to R52.8 billion during the 12-month period to end-2019, which constitutes growth of 12%.
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Savvy Awards 2020: the best white papers
End-of-year reading - we have partnered with Savvy Investor, the world's leading knowledge network for institutional investors, to bring you the best investment papers of 2020
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Interviews
Investors see volatility in markets but opportunity for hedge funds
Hedge funds have generally done well to navigate a difficult year, investors say, and are now better placed to grow again, according to insights from leading allocators to the South African hedge fund industry
Volatility ahead? It’s what hedge funds are for
Commentary by Neil Wilson
This year’s annual survey of investors looks encouragingly upbeat.
Yes, investors...
People Moves
Sanne names new Mauritius head
Sanne, a leading global provider of alternative asset and corporate business services, has promoted Rubina Toorawa from chief operating officer, Mauritius to...
Sustainable benefits from value approach
Africa-focused equity specialist Sustainable Capital says domestic and foreign allocations to African listed equities have swung to extreme lows that are unlikely...